The Complete Story of Final Fantasy XV

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2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the complete story of Final Fantasy XV, a game about sacrifice, brotherhood, and last but not least, a game about what’s for dinner. Since its release, the game has remained somewhat divisive among Final Fantasy fans, with some criticising its disjointed storytelling, spread across multiple media formats, while others praise the fun gameplay and the chemistry of the leading cast.
That being said, first time players might be forgiven for not fully appreciating the true dramatic weight of the game’s narrative, since so much time is devoted to driving around and enjoying the finer things in life, such as forcing your friends, using your authority as king-in-waiting, to stay awake for several nights in succession just so you can make full use of that sweet, sweet EXP multiplier bonus.
But anyway, I’m Pétur from Birds of Play, and in this video I hope you’ll join me as we revisit the complete story of the one and only Final Fantasy XV, including the game’s story driven DLC episodes, all in chronological order. It’s going to be a long way from here to the throne of Lucis, but I hope you’ll be with us every step of the way.
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@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

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@luccapaly Жыл бұрын

when he says... "You guys, are the best!", on my first playthrough, this scene got me so bad that I had to actually leave the house, take a stroll to calm myself down, because of how emotional it was. This game is definetely a gem !

@MokkaniaRen Жыл бұрын

That scene destroyed me…

@mugs665 Жыл бұрын

Me too man, cried liked a cunt such a great game

@trollingisasport Жыл бұрын

It caught me off guard for sure.

@rougestarlight4308 Жыл бұрын

Same

@jerrym1218 Жыл бұрын

Same here, that’s how you make a lovable team that care about each other and make you care about them.

@myfavoritesongstv Жыл бұрын

The game is amazing and that ending hits hard, even this retelling had me tearing up at the end, 15 was under appreciated

@fernywerny1 Жыл бұрын

Always makes me cry too, what an amazing story.

@RayzeCruxis Жыл бұрын

Sad it took about 5 years to be the game it should've been

@khelsonofcenty 8 ай бұрын

IS underappreciated

@Hakeens 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@RayzeCruxiseven after years of support this game is still underwhelming. It had so much potential but thanks to SE idiotic habits we got a disappointing game that had to have numerous add-ons,side games,movies,anime etc just so it could give the wanted experience

@vecistus 3 ай бұрын

Very good game but it did feel like they could have added more areas to explore on the train trip

@Sol_anum Жыл бұрын

Knowing the full context of the story, the line "A man of no consequence." now holds a very strong and deep meaning.

@mixnutz23 Жыл бұрын

Coming back to this, there are really clear parallels between Noct and Ardyn which I cant help but notice. Both had loved an oracle, both were thrust into roles they did not want, both endured suffering caused by the throne and both succumbing to an inevitable fate. Having said this however, the biggest difference is that Ardyn never had friends during his lowest point. Noctis wouldve easily lost to despair if not for his friends. Damn damn damn Now I'm torn if 15 or 9 or 2 is my favorite in the series

@Usernamehear Жыл бұрын

The music in this game was amazing

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Agreed! 🎶

@rosaria8384 5 ай бұрын

Agreed!! When Chapter 13 came with its horror style, it really kept me glued for hours until I finally killed Ardyn. Shimamura Yoko and other composers really nailed the atmosphere

@2damaxx182 Жыл бұрын

As a new fan of final fantasy I believe XV is one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated main entry titles in the series. It has its real flaws but the amount of hatred the game gets is unfounded. Absolutely loved the journey and the conclusion. I wish more people would give it a chance now that Royal is available and great videos like this can connect us more then lore.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Spread the love! Also, we wish you all the best on your Final Fantasy journey moving forward!

@Conflictproject69 Жыл бұрын

I agree definitely misunderstood but that's the creators fault for making something difficult to digest. And they had plenty of time and resources to give us something better. Spending hours on KZfaq listening to lore videos does not make the actually game better

@BrainsAndBeats_ Жыл бұрын

@@Conflictproject69 the crappy part is they didn’t even really have a lot of time. People citing the 10 years is misleading honestly. 2 of it was probably pre-production. They got a quarter of the way and switched engines to fully realize their vision. Just as they got into full production again, the team was yanked to fix the dumpster fire that was 14 and Nomura had to work on KH spinoffs, FF7R, & KH3 simultaneously. They finally get into full production again and Nomura was kicked off. Converted to a mainline title. The story & scenario were practically rewritten and the game was shat out in like 2 years for stockholders. They should’ve canned it until they had time in the schedule. Would’ve hurt like hell, but it would be better for the game’s story and characters.

@pinkblossoms Жыл бұрын

I’d love for them to use all their original ideas and mix it in with all the charm of XV and do some kind of remake one day. It’s obvious everyone involved cared a lot about Noctis.

@Happyfoam-lw3yt Жыл бұрын

The story is phenomenal. The reason people don't like XV is because of the weird gameplay choices like: spells being bound to consumables, only two ways to attack, one consuming MP, both methods of attack being sluggish, blocking and dodging being finicky, fast travel being unintuitive, etc. I could list several more off the top of my head, but I don't want to beat a dead horse. The story and characters were great (despite being spread between several mediums for SOME reason). It's the gameplay that really suffers.

@nizmo012000 Жыл бұрын

The opening scene with the car and 'stand by me' gave me an instant sense of Americana, and I knew I would love the game. Story wise, this is my favorite entry in the franchise. It's more grounded and realistic. With a superb ending that reflects ultimate brotherhood. Very underrated and deserves it's own expanded world, just like FF7.

@thewise_1one856 Жыл бұрын

As soon as “stand by me” hit… i felt that shit.

@sirskippalot 6 ай бұрын

and when you start deep diving into fan theories around pitios and other hidden content, it hits you in the feels all over again

@gerrardanderson6376 2 ай бұрын

He’ll yeah dude , they made a movie which was okay if you enjoyed the game but not quite as good as the game , worth a watch tho

@AlexanderArts Жыл бұрын

I played all the DLC except Ardyn, seeing this video it really is crazy that such an important piece of the narrative was the LAST thing added so that lost of players never even bothered with it.

@GhilenPeek 4 ай бұрын

I was pissed that SquareEnix did this.

@calikoi Жыл бұрын

Coming back to this fandom after a couple years, and I couldn't have had a better video to get me back into it! And I learned so much! I had no idea how much of a role Ardyn played in everything, and I feel bad for him knowing everything he's been through and what's been done to him. So much of the game is feeling "they shouldn't have had to go through that". I just want everyone happy, man. A beautiful and tragic story indeed. At least in the end Noctis and Luna are happy together, however bittersweet everything feels.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the fandom. Glad we could make your return a pleasant one!

@thedude8526 Жыл бұрын

Watching Noctis become a man was really something. I hated him most of the game but the trials he went through and the friends who carried him turned him into a badass.

@nathan_nothing 2 жыл бұрын

I just recently completed FFXV for the first time, and then did the DLC afterwards. This was a fantastic walk through everything in chronological order, and made me love and appreciate this game even more. Thanks for putting this together!

@Coreisus Жыл бұрын

I just wish the game itself was presented in chronological order... it'd be so much better if so

@nathan_nothing Жыл бұрын

@@Coreisus that is what happens when companies try to go HUGE and get over-creative. lol

@Coreisus Жыл бұрын

@Nathan Patterson yea haha. Imagine if it was the musical tho. A mainline FF that isn't a game, but a musical you pay to see! Almost...

@thesingingpinoy Жыл бұрын

I platinum-ed the vanilla version of FFXV when the game came out, and it’s so amazing to re-visit the storyline and learn about the DLC stories after all this time. Wonderful video.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Having worked hard to put the video together and feeling quite good about it, having it described as "wonderful" is much appreciated! Thanks for watching!

@ratebbbbb 2 жыл бұрын

At first I disliked this game, but by the end I genuinely were sad that it had to end this way

@BirdsOfPlay 2 жыл бұрын

Always great when we find a way to appreciate things we didn't originally care for. This game definitely grew on me but now there's no turning back! - Nökkvi

@dibillick 2 жыл бұрын

Great job putting this together. Love all your videos. Thanks for making us cry again.

@BirdsOfPlay 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! - Nökkvi

@salazar556 Жыл бұрын

I felt like I could relate a lot to Prompto. That optional conversation he had with Noctis on the roof made me cry like a baby.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

I totally missed that during my first playthrough so it was a lovely surprise the second time around!

@jakeuskun Жыл бұрын

As a fan of D&D, FFXV remains one of my favorite games of all time. The resemblance to a D&D campaign and a party is just amazing. Love all the party splits when the characters leave and go through their growth. Very reminiscent of when a player splits off from us and I do one on one sessions in order to cover their time away from the group. Then when they release the dlcs its like when I tell those at my table of what happened when their friend was on their own journey. A beautiful story for sure.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

I love that comparison!

@powahwave8915 Жыл бұрын

You should play every final fantasy especially older ones your mind would be blown

@jakeuskun Жыл бұрын

@@powahwave8915 I’ve actually played quite a few (7,9,10 respectively) and still XV remains my favorite. It may be a hot take, but I believe it’s just the camaraderie of this party that makes it my favorite. The elements I can use and compare to D&D, and just the story of sacrifice (as I know that can be a somewhat common theme in FF) in this game blows my mind. I appreciate the recs though. Any you suggest I play in particular?

@powahwave8915 Жыл бұрын

@@jakeuskun that's what I mean dnd the older games are even more like dnd play 6

@jakeuskun Жыл бұрын

@@powahwave8915 will do !

@minibeast21 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the final fantasy games, this has to be one of the most convoluted plots

@alexc.7375 5 ай бұрын

And considering that most Final Fantasy games are pretty convoluted made this one really rough to sit through.

@Errordemn6 2 ай бұрын

This game sucked.

@MANJYOMETHUNDER111 2 ай бұрын

Bro this doesn't even crack the top 10 for Final Fantasy games. The first game is you literally breaking a time loop that spreads infinite darkness

@MANJYOMETHUNDER111 2 ай бұрын

@@Errordemn6 You have shit taste.

@starlight4649 Жыл бұрын

I played this game start to finish Never really gave heed to the reviews or the story because I just wanted a good fighting game and this one is probably the best of it's kind I have ever played Obscenely fast paced, easy to master, and endlessly fun But by the end I was actually crying. I felt so attached to the bros that I didn't want to say goodbye. I don't care about the kings or the magic or the prophecy, what got me invested was the journey of these 4 best friends and the search for Noct's childhood sweetheart, and those parts were wonderfully well done.

@Kaabex 7 ай бұрын

I got this game when i was 12 and i didn´t even noticed how good the story is. After i recently discoverd the game again, i realized how beuatiful and fun this game is... i´m 17 now so it took me 5 years to see it´s perfection

@EvilMike349 Жыл бұрын

I was so surprised at how much I loved this game! I still need to play the DLC, and you can definitely tell where things are missing from the main game, but I still think there's plenty there to enjoy. Also, I love this video! You're so well spoken and articulate, I could listen to this over and over again

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

So glad you appreciate FF15 (and our video)! We did our best to do the game justice since we both love it!

@rosaria8384 5 ай бұрын

I played the Royal Edition totally blind. Then I played the DLC before Ardyn came years later. Then I watched Kingsglaive movie. FFXV is honestly quite a gripping experience.

@RathanInc 15 күн бұрын

Throughout the game, there are oracle ascension coins everywhere. Apparently, when we first met Ardyn, he was carrying many coins. Ardyn has been at every location we visit in the game.

@Lastwill1189 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I've come across you're channel, you guys are putting out such great content! Keep up the great work!

@1983horizons1 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t picked up this game since the Day One Edition. While I loved the exploration, characters, and combat, I never really understood the story. But now watching this and understanding the narrative, it gave me a renewed appreciation for this game. It’s a shame this game still carries such a stigma, it’s one of the most well-rounded Final Fantasy games.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

We love renewing appreciation! Hopefully the stigma will fade with time, leaving even more room for appreciation! ❤️

@RrraverCrow 4 ай бұрын

I will never forget the photo that I had during the end of the game. Iris eating cup noodles. I would imagine that Lunafreya would be quite put off by it.

@BirdsOfPlay 4 ай бұрын

You little rascal. Well done.

@baronietagalogie 2 ай бұрын

The game felt like an empty shell that somewhat came to life during the second half. But the context this video gives makes it so much better and more understandable. Great story!

@celes24 Жыл бұрын

I watched the movie first before playing the game and after 7 years, I watched the movie again just to get the full understanding of the story, but this video, explains everything, things I haven't seen in the game (I only played the base game). Awesome video indeed

@aytenemin8910 8 ай бұрын

I was a bit late to the party and I played the Royal Edition which had a lot of content added to it since the initial launch version. I put in around 200 hours into the game and by the end I was a crying mess laying on my bed. This game broke me and made me love all the more. Thank you, FFXV.

@JC-cb8oi Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is such a good telling of this story. I did not care for this game and thought it was way too fragmented, but the potential was always there. Thanks for this!

@manosp2983 Жыл бұрын

Your videos work for the series is undeniably top notch!!

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so! And for watching!

@jbs2852 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Amazing FF Videos, I have watched a couple of them multiple times. Huge nostalgia for past FF and recent ones. Subscribed! I will sit back and hope for a Legend of Dragoon & FF Tactics video soon :)

@rougestarlight4308 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I love FFXV and it's nice watching more content being made on YT

@calikoi 26 күн бұрын

Returning to this amazing video bc I'm writing a paper! I'm trying to jot out the timeline of everything to better grasp the story, so I'm referencing this video, the Official Works book, and the novel, and I noticed some things! In the video is said 35 years pass after Ardyn hears the decree from Bahamut (00:13:35) to the time Noctis sets out to Altissia. Ardyn receives the decree in the year 734, whereas Nifflheim strikes Lucis in 756 (Noct getting sucked into the Crystal that same year and spending 10 years in it after), so it would actually be 22 years after Bahamut's decree that Noctis heads to Altissia. The novel then shows the final battle taking place in 766, 32 years after the decree. My brain is on the verge of exploding with all the info in this story and trying to keep everything straight, but it's a fascinating and wide world to explore and piece together!

@ReapsVsTheWorld1 23 күн бұрын

I have to start off by saying "WTF!". I played this game when it came out, and enjoyed it for the most part, but I was so lost. I didn't understand why people thought it was super sad, etc. Now I know there was so much missed story. Thank you for this. I now understand why it is such a great story!

@BirdsOfPlay 23 күн бұрын

Mission accomplished! Thanks for watching! It really is a great story.

@BirdsOfPlay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out our video! Don't forget to subscribe to become an early bird!

@metalmilitia89 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. I beat the game when it came out so I mostly remember the big plot points but was kinda confused at the end. I still felt an attachment for the group and teared up near the end.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

The ending is very powerful so years are to be expected! Glad you liked the video!

@bcrcoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love 15 and I just completed my second run in the Royal Edition and episode Ardyn, the first one was the regular version. I'm amazed with all the extra details, story, and how well made episode Ardyn was. I also watched Kingsglaive, Brotherhood and the Ardyn prologue, and despite all its flaws and how much it suffered during its production FFXV is an amazing game with a great story!

@BJLegacy74 Жыл бұрын

The story in Final Fantasy XV is really tragic, emotional, and amazing.

@aomaito5549 7 ай бұрын

Should mention that the sword you pick up before fighting the Titan is actually the founder king's sword (Ardyn's brother) we know the gods don't willingly choose to help noct but are convinced by his strength (except the God of storms) I think titan was trying to save the founder king's blade not necessarily stop the meteor

@rihlus Жыл бұрын

FFXV was my Final Fantasy game, it was so refreshing

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

People truly appreciating Final Fantasy XV is always very refreshing as well.

@puffyping 2 жыл бұрын

can't wait to watch this, thanks for your hard work

@BirdsOfPlay 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it! - Nökkvi

@bryan1637 11 ай бұрын

You guys do such a good job with these

@BirdsOfPlay 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

@scottpilgrim2 2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't played this game yet but looking forward to it now

@bezalelthecreative8503 2 жыл бұрын

i really wanted to play this but everytime i start, i keep recalling the reviews of critics and friends saying it was a disappointment

@BirdsOfPlay 2 жыл бұрын

Play it, it's great. If you are the sort of person that can approach things with an open mind I have no doubt you will find something to appreciate.

@koko6504 Жыл бұрын

@@BirdsOfPlay don't waste your time, put this out of your memory

@GQDStar 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Have you read the Dawn of The Future? It's quite an amazing end to the saga in my opinion. Really sheds a lot of light on some aspects of the story. I highly recommend it!

@marvinratliff8424 2 жыл бұрын

alright!! I wanted this finally got it. thank you. I had some disappointments with this game but overall it's a good one and I love the story.this is the game that finally got my son interested in final fantasy

@deeznuttzzz4745 Жыл бұрын

Your narration was heaven!!!

@nasserharbi7839 11 ай бұрын

This video made me appreciate the story of FFXV and now I want to play it again with all the DLC episodes.

@RegalHankHill 3 ай бұрын

LOVE your channel and work! Keep up the greatness plzzzzz! Absolutely amazing!@!@

@BirdsOfPlay 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for you kind words! We'll do our best!

@bastabey2652 Жыл бұрын

the contrast between Final Fantasy XV and XVI is immense

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

True! Looking forward to doing The Complete Story of Final Fantasy XVI!

@minomorales2996 6 ай бұрын

I got aaaall the way to the fight with daemonized emperor, stopped playing for a minute then tried to get back into and kept getting my ass whooped. Haven’t picked it up since 2020💀

@nicholassmith2159 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this! I put the game down in chapter 7 about 3 years ago and really didn't want to start over

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help you finish the journey! Thanks for watching!

@shipwreckeddemon1943 4 ай бұрын

Your voice deserves praise my guy. I clicked cause of the subject. I stayed cause you don't sound like a nerdy child while going over this. 🎉

@alliehayes7399 Жыл бұрын

Everytime they commented on wanting to rest I said "No. I want the bonus multiplier."

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

As royalty, such is your right!

@kyjunruu Жыл бұрын

great vid, it's almost like having Marquis Ondore read to you lol

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Marquis Ondore would be a great KZfaqr! 👍

@Aahe42 Жыл бұрын

This was the first FF I ever fully completed and I really enjoy it

@weaselot2213 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most enjoyable summaries I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much!

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and letting us know what you think about the video! Glad you were able to enjoy it!

@Xiphias133 6 ай бұрын

Man, after I learned Ardyn’s backstory I was like yeah I’d probably be evil too! The gods did him so dirty, dang

@RED_Theory038 23 күн бұрын

Has anyone ever told you that you sound a lot like Tom Kane? It makes these all the more enjoyable lol

@screamlikecookies Жыл бұрын

I've totally lost my heart to this game. I love it. Its like imperfect perfection😭💖

@alexb.9446 9 ай бұрын

13:36 Here starts FFXV main game. Thank you so much for your videos! they're very nice! In my opinion, I would have started with the main game.

@Ren-fx5ti Жыл бұрын

Finally got around to finishing this game and it has to be one of the most wholesome final fantasy games I've played. Very good recap and telling of events too!

@TheRealBossMoss Жыл бұрын

Wow the DLC and movie went a long way to enrich a cool but convoluted story into a beautiful tragic tale of sacrifice.

@cjxvi Жыл бұрын

I remember I was about to cry when I finished this game but then I chose a picture of a cup noodles from Prompto 😂 I burst out laughing

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

The ultimate meal!

@messiusonline2817 Жыл бұрын

i picked a picture of noctis head passing through gladio's chest XD

@Makuro_XIII 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the story recap \o/. FFXV's story is interesting and intriguing but it has been told in a wrong way. So I think you did well to make it more accessible and user-friendly ;-). PS: Somnus and Somnus Ultima always hurt the feelings. There is something special about those music tracks...

@RainyUmbrella Жыл бұрын

Not me tearing up again from the summary. (Also, it's narrated beautifully 💖)

@helihaung9309 Жыл бұрын

Ardyn the one who born for greatness, either be a king that lead the prosperity or the consuming dusk before dawn.

@loneviiking 2 жыл бұрын

I love this final fantasy I know it’s the black sheep but great video New sub here keep up the great work! 🙏🙏👍🏻

@BirdsOfPlay 2 жыл бұрын

Black sheeps need love too! - Nökkvi

@danielirineu8249 Жыл бұрын

I love this game! I watched the movie first and than had to play to find out what happened to all the characters. It was very different from what I expected but in a good way.

@RedLightz_TV 2 жыл бұрын

This was my first official Final Fantasy game I had any recollection of playing. (Idk if Brave Exvius counts. I was only into gacha back then) Going back and replaying this game while listening to this video really hammered home for me why I had loved this game so much.

@Mad77max77 Жыл бұрын

Please catch up with FF VII, FF VIII, FF X, FF XII... they are the best (and true) FF This one is not, it's just an open world action game with a boys band, and have so few "FF" elements in it you'll be shocked !

@BlancoDasMe Жыл бұрын

The game is amazing regardless of being rushed…wished they released those other dlc episodes before they canned the plans…

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Would have loved to see the rest of the DLC!

@rambo32404 Жыл бұрын

I just found out that it was nyx ulric the one hanging in the throne room, i always thought it was some random glaives because i cant see it clearly... Great content

@ronsorage78 Жыл бұрын

Aranea Highwind I remember being drawn to. Beautiful design. grown up tom boy. Adore the character.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

I liked her in the game but my appreciation was taken to the next level in the novel. Would have loved to see that DLC getting made...

@abdulrahmanalansari9013 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thanks so much for your generous support! We appreciate it tremendously! It means a lot, especially to a small channel like this one!

@cesare4926 3 ай бұрын

I tried playing the game but could not play past chapter 2, the game was too big and full of crap but i was always interested in the story. The way describe the story here is just perfection.

@loganwernicke7604 Жыл бұрын

This was a game i played when it came out with no prior knowledge of it's development i played the whole way through but at the very end i stopped in the last room because i didn't want to sit in the chair after 6 month's i finally finished it and it will hold a special place in my heart i haven't even done the DLC yet but i will soon after im done with 16

@bananamutnuffin1667 Жыл бұрын

I always loved this game. My gf watched me play about half of it on and off, but towards the end. She was balling like a baby... so was I!!

@khelsonofcenty 8 ай бұрын

this is a great video, but i wish you could have talked about kingsglaive and showed how the story connects

@syntaxerror9527 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this for shedding light to this misunderstood and under appreciated game! FF15 was my 1st Final Fantasy, and main reason I got a PS4 back then. Even now played FF16 and FF7 remake, 15 will always be, one of my top games for me. Wish they change the canon ending, the one alternative ending of Episode Ignis

@ecoblitz3655 Жыл бұрын

Bahamut really the evil guy at the end of it all. Set someone up just to get some praises and glory

@SonPham-wl2fu Жыл бұрын

Wow bring tears to my eye now i need to beat the game .

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Do it! We believe in you!

@ecoblitz3655 Жыл бұрын

Naw bro I shed tears at the end when my picture was chosen and stand by me was playing. Then when the title card changed to lady Lunafreya and noctis a smile beamed across my face as tears dropped

@BrainsAndBeats_ Жыл бұрын

I personally think this is the only game in the entire Final Fantasy series that actually needs a sequel. The story also warrants one too, which is rare in and of itself (to stop the cyclical ending the game finishes on). Could be as simple as a Regis time stitch prior to the invasion or more interestingly Noctis accidentally discovering that power and changing something important prior to the invasion.

@Cat-vs7rc Жыл бұрын

As much as I enjoy XV, there cannot be a sequel because Noctis is dead.

@andrew-rn9ui Жыл бұрын

yah if the ones with lightning got a sequel we need a sequel with Noctis surviving with some time fuckery, afterall it is final fantasy lmao

@Faladrin 11 ай бұрын

There's no cyclical ending. New Game+ is a game mechanic that lets you replay the game, but it doesn't mean the story repeats.

@BobbaCroft1234 Жыл бұрын

this game is very bitter sweet for me cause we should've gotten this full experience at launch. it's insane how much was not given to us at first.

@kirkginoabolafia3650 Жыл бұрын

I think it's because I wasn't really into the series before this game came out, and didn't know about its development hell and Versus XIII, that I really enjoyed almost every aspect of this game. The game deserves a lot of its criticisms sure, but MAN are people way too harsh on it. Good to see others in the comments agreeing with me. Thanks for the great story summary!

@shintatvgaming1229 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I can't afford to buy a console to play this i really really wanted to know the story. ❤

@Gunnumn Жыл бұрын

I thought the overall vibe and style of the game is very unique. I might like Noctis a little more than cloud or squall. I know its a hot take but the whole royalty/prophecy aspect really adds layers to the character imo.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

This game is oozing with vibe and style. At least in terms of the character designs.

@Gunnumn Жыл бұрын

@@BirdsOfPlay im happy they didnt draw out the game into a massive compilation. it works as a beginning, middle, end. A classic take on "The Future King" story like in Lion King or Black Panther.

@lloydgarcia2739 Жыл бұрын

Yep I'm buying it now. Thanks for the video. Birds of pray.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

We pray that you'll love it!

@ayaya3182 10 ай бұрын

Gandalf the play? you voice is epic i cant help but keep watching xD

@Eincrou 2 жыл бұрын

I finally got around to playing Final Fantasy XV a few months ago, in March 2022. That's when I found this channel from one of its FF15 videos. It's clear that the proprietors of BoP enjoyed FF15 much more than I did, but I still appreciate how they talk about the game. This kind of presentation, where the game's events are laid out continuously, is very useful. For someone playing Final Fantasy XV normally, the story is heavily fractured not only by the decision to create a "trans-media narrative," but also by the decision to make the game open world. With all the side activities, it could be hours in between plot points, until the game gets more narrow and focused around Chapter 9. I think Final Fantasy XV's story had some interesting ideas, but I don't feel they handled most of them successfully. My biggest disappointment was the short-lived tension in the group in Chapter 10. That could have been something that mattered, but it ended up feeling contrived and tacked-on. It came out of nowhere, and lead to nowhere, ending with a return to the status quo. A real struggle between the men, that they would have to work hard to resolve, could have been fascinating. Thanks for making this presentation. For the future, try listening to this at 1.25x speed to hear what would make a good cadence for reading scripts.

@blackhat4206 Жыл бұрын

Great tip about the watch speed.

@Usnavy-oh2bl Жыл бұрын

the feels this story led me on

@3rdrick Жыл бұрын

Im surprised you didnt include the kingsglaive movie somewhere near the beginning. Other than that, loved the video and the narration. Love this game's lore.

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it! Sadly it's a bit more difficult to include Kingsglaive due to copyright issues. I guess we could have used screenshots though.

@j.luciscaelum04 Жыл бұрын

Needless to say, I cried. I had first been interested in the series due to this game's alluring and complex lore (as I am not a gamer myself), and immediately pursued learning more about it. After thinking I knew quite a bit, I increasingly became aware of how much I didn't know-and didn't feel ready to be able to read the new FFXV novel I had purchased. But this...this was beyond incredible. I have no words-your narration is godly, and told me everything I needed to know and more. I will forever be grateful for this amazing channel! May you always walk talk, my friends!

@alumlovescake 9 ай бұрын

I need a Compilcation of/mini Series in a series of XV

@disturbedrebirth 8 ай бұрын

The concept for this game was great, but really stumble its execution.

@llamaclipz 9 ай бұрын

I've watched a handful of ff15 explained videos and none of them come close to this one. Nice job

@tukynii Жыл бұрын

FFXv is actually my favorite FF. The story and visuals tugged have left a serious mark on me. I played it on the year of release until the final dlc. I was an 8th grader when it was released.

@moskitosane8026 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is art

@BirdsOfPlay Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad some of our hard work is getting across!

@joe970 Жыл бұрын

I'm really not one to get emotional over games, a few of the better ones with truly good stories do get me from time to time, But this one hits every time. I cannot get through the ending of this without getting emotional over it. from the overall journey, the amazing music, and even with all of the huge world of gods, magic and monsters the thing that hit most was just the human relationships and motivations. This game gets a lot of hate for plenty of reasons, some of them justified to a point but for me the complete version is a masterpiece.